Probe into second death in 3 weeks at coal mine A second fatality in less than three weeks at a coal mine has stoked safety concerns and led to operations being suspended amid a probe. AAP · Aug 23, 2024
Economic lifeline for energy workers as plants close Workers at coal and gas-fired power plants that are set for closure will be offered a raft of support including paid retraining and redeployment under new laws. AAP · Aug 22, 2024
Call for tougher environmental regulation of coal mining industry EPA seeks community input as part of coal mine regulation review Newcastle Herald · Aug 22, 2024
China’s coal-fired power boom may be ending amid slowdown in permits Permits for coal-fired power plants drop by 83% despite leading world in construction as focus turns to renewables The Guardian - UK · Aug 22, 2024
Which future? Japan’s net zero vision for the region boosts gas and threatens green exports in Australia Japan has a very clear vision of what the Asia-Pacific’s clean energy future looks like – decarbonisation, but done slowly and with a longer role for coal, oil and gas. The Conversation · Aug 22, 2024
Japan's steel giants dig deep for Australian coal Production at one of Australia's biggest coal mines could be extended beyond 50 years under joint venture deals, with the buyers warned to brace for backlash. AAP · Aug 21, 2024
'Premature deaths': Citizens' inquiry into coal-fired power station health impacts Lake power station health impacts in the spotlight at inquiry. Newcastle Herald · Aug 21, 2024
Kamado Joe Jr review: when it comes to versatile outdoor cooking, this little titan takes the brisket The perfect do-it-all charcoal barbecue-cum-smoker for patios, balconies and car camping T3 · Aug 21, 2024
Country diary: Farewell to my local patch, how it is and how it was Sandy, Bedfordshire: In our 25 years here, the coal tits have gone while egrets have arrived in style. Today, I toast the companionship of the jackdaw The Guardian - UK · Aug 21, 2024
Linda Burney gives valedictory speech to parliament – as it happened This blog is now closed. The Guardian - AU · Aug 20, 2024
'Save our home': coal mines could cost koala habitat More than 20 new coal projects in two states would have a devastating impact on the habitat of endangered koalas, climate and conservation groups warn. AAP · Aug 20, 2024
PM issues Greens challenge on manufacturing plan Anthony Albanese has called on the Greens to support the government's signature Future Made in Australian plan, as negotiations begin on the proposal's future. AAP · Aug 20, 2024
BurgerFi says it may file for bankruptcy That would also be bad news for Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza. Fortune · Aug 20, 2024
China is backing off coal power plant approvals after a 2022-23 surge that alarmed climate experts Approvals for new coal-fired power plants have dropped sharply in China after a flurry of permits in the previous two years raised concern about the government’s commitment to limiting climate change The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2024
Newcastle Herald · Aug 20, 2024 Coal miners' kids will suffer: community group's prediction following court loss Group fears for community health following mine judgement.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 20, 2024 The Coalition has turned its renewable energy denial into a nuclear roadmap to nowhere. It’s exhausting The opposition has still produced nothing to back up its widely disputed claim that Australia could have an operational nuclear industry before the 2040s
The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2024 Betty Jean Hall, advocate who paved the way for women to enter coal mining workforce, dies at 78 Betty Jean Hall, an Appalachian attorney and federal administrative judge who paved the way for women to enter the coal mining workforce, has died
Newcastle Herald · Aug 19, 2024 'Devastating blow': Green light for Mount Pleasant coal mine expansion Local group says planning laws were 'clearly not climate ready'.
AAP · Aug 19, 2024 Bid to block coal mine digging deeper for longer fails A decision to extend the life and double the output of an open-cut coal mine has been upheld by a court that was unable to rule on the plan's merits.
Metal Hammer · Aug 17, 2024 Coal Chamber postpone US tour after ill Dez Fafara had to be "revived" by his wife Coal Chamber frontman Dez Fafara collapsed at home and spent 9 hours in emergency room after medical event
The Guardian - UK · Aug 16, 2024 China adds new clean power equivalent to UK’s entire electricity output Data shows continued surge in wind and solar power amid hopes Chinese greenhouse gas emissions may have peaked
The Guardian - AU · Aug 14, 2024 Commonwealth Bank to stop financing fossil fuel companies that don’t comply with Paris climate goals Shareholders and customers of ANZ, Westpac and NAB are bound to demand their banks do the same, expert says
The Guardian - AU · Aug 12, 2024 Australian fossil fuel exports ranked second only to Russia for climate damage with ‘no plan’ for reduction Coal and gas exports expected to remain roughly at current level until at least 2035 with 4.5% of emissions linked to Australia, report finds
The Conversation · Aug 11, 2024 Dug up in Australia, burned around the world – exporting fossil fuels undermines climate targets Australia is one of the world’s largest exporters of fossil fuels. While this coal and gas is burned beyond our borders, the climate-warming carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions affect us all.
Homes & Gardens · Aug 11, 2024 Can you grill in an air fryer? Chefs and BBQ experts weigh in It's true –you can sizzle chicken wings and burgers in the air fryer, no charcoal needed